The residents of Tshakhuma Village are still shocked and stunned, following an incident in the village where a 21-year-old young man vandalized his family´s property a fortnight ago.

It is alleged that the suspect, Timothy Ndivhuwo Ndou, was under the influence of alcohol and started engaging in an argument with his elder brother, Norman (23). The argument led to a fight and his father, Mr Phalanndwa Ndou (53), interfered with the aim of solving the problem. Timothy then allegedly started quarreling inside the house.

Although other members of the family tried to cool him down, he did not listen. He allegedly diverted his anger to the family´s property by smashing the doors, windows, and furniture and ended up vandalizing his father´s Toyota Corolla. He allegedly broke all the windows of the car, which was parked in the garage, using bricks.

The spokesperson for the Levubu police, Capt Ntshengedzeni Makondelele, confirmed the incident. He said that a case of theft and and malicious damage to property had been opened with the police against Timothy. According to Makondelele, the suspect was arrested on Monday. The father, Mr Ndou, who is a traffic cop attached to the Makhado Municipality, said that the police had failed to protect him, even though he had laid a charge against his son. "He threatened to kill me and the police failed to protect me," he said.

Ndou added: "I love my son, but the problem is that he usually causes problems when he is drunk. He makes everybody in the family uncomfortable," said Ndou. He further stressed that if Timothy is willing to quit drinking and go to rehab, he will accept him back. The damage is estimated at R100 000.

Timothy appeared in the Vuwani Magistrate Court on Monday and the case was postponed.